THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER 2026
An intimate celebration of modern Asian dining as we welcome 2027 on The Pantiles.
Reserve your evening£195 per person · £50 deposit through OpenTable
The experience
Arrival times
An intimate evening
Make yourself at home
THE EXPERIENCE
Begin with a Kumquat & Basil Champagne Spritz, then settle in for seven courses created by Chef Patron Alex Boyd. From delicate scallop and butter-caramelised halibut to Korean-inspired venison and a dark chocolate finale, this is a celebration of Kumquat’s modern Asian cooking.
Your evening includes a welcome Champagne cocktail, the seven-course tasting menu, our Midnight Cask whisky cocktail and entry to The Pantiles New Year’s Eve celebrations.
TWO AA ROSETTES · ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
THE SEVEN-COURSE MENU
WELCOME COCKTAIL
01
Smoked Duck & Kumquat Relish · Prawn & Mango Shiso Leaf · Yuzu-Pickled Grapes
02
Seared Scallop, Thai Yellow Curry, Cauliflower Purée, Spiced Cauliflower Crisp, Toasted Cashew & Coriander Oil
03
Shiitake Mushroom Mousse, Roasted Maitake, Caramelised Shallot Purée, Glazed Shallot & Black Truffle
04
Butter-Caramelised Halibut, Wilted Red Chard, Brown Shrimp, Salmon Roe, Spring Onion, Green Chilli, Fish Cream Sauce & Thai Basil Oil
05
Roasted Venison Loin, Gochujang & Korean Green Plum-Glazed Haunch, Celeriac Fondant, Smoked Aubergine, Pickled Chayote & Venison Jus
06
Yuzu Sorbet, Noilly Prat & Compressed Persimmon
07
Dark Chocolate Délice, Chestnut Cream, Blackcurrant, Green Shiso Cress & 70% Dark Chocolate Shard
The tasting menu is served to the whole table. Dietary requests are welcomed, although equivalent alternatives may not always be possible; please advise us in advance.
THE FINAL TOAST
Our signature whisky cocktail, served alongside your chocolate finale.
Nikka From the Barrel · Oloroso Sherry · Crème de Cassis · Orange Bitters
KUMQUAT & THE PANTILES
The celebrations are immediately outside our door. Enjoy live music, DJs, dancing and the midnight countdown, with entry to The Pantiles celebrations included in your experience.
Move freely between the party and Kumquat throughout the evening. Your table stays reserved for you, so you can step outside, return for a drink and enjoy the night at your own pace.
THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER 2026 · JUST 40 GUESTS
Choose an arrival time between 6pm and 8.30pm.
Your table is reserved for the whole evening.
A £50 deposit per person is payable through OpenTable.
The remaining £145 per person is payable on the evening.
12.5% discretionary service applies. Additional drinks are charged separately.
Please review the booking and cancellation terms shown on OpenTable before reserving.
Reservations & enquiries
01892 487556 · info@kumquat.restaurant
30 THE PANTILES · ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
